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****rare**** Phs Documented 1969 Pontiac Bonneville 3 Seat Wagon on 2040-cars

US $9,800.00
Year:1969 Mileage:58000 Color: Green /
 Green
Location:

McHenry, Illinois, United States

McHenry, Illinois, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Wagon
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Original 428 CU.IN.
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 262469R102574 Year: 1969
Model: Bonneville
Trim: 3 Seat Wagon
Options: Tilt Wheel, AM/FM Radio
Drive Type: Turbo 400 Automatic
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Power Seats
Mileage: 58,000
Exterior Color: Green
Interior Color: Green
Disability Equipped: No
Number of Cylinders: 8
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Hi Folks,

You are bidding on a Rare Rust-Free 1969 Pontiac Bonneville 3 Seat Wagon. This Bonneville shows 58K on the odometer and although I cannot verify it ,I believe the miles to be true which I will explain below. Looking at the interior pictures, it shows hardly any wear and I consider it to be Mint for 45 years old with 58K miles. 

This Pontiac is even more rare with it's Midnight Green Lower Body and Limelight Green roof. The PHS docs and cowl tag verify paint code 57 and paint code 59.

I have owned this car about 7 years and recently decided to consolidate my vehicles and I came to the conclusion the time has come to sell this piece of GM history.

I can tell you I have poured over every inch of this car and I cannot find any rust. The car appears to have been undercoated when new and that saved the body panels, additionally the car spent its entire life in Oklahoma, and Climate controlled Chicago land.

The reason I believe the miles to be correct is the car had it's original brake pads and unturned rotors on it when I purchased the car. I did replace the front disc pads but did not turn the original rotors. The same is true for the rear brakes shoes, except the shoes are original.

The original 428 gave up the nylon timing gear 2 years ago so I pulled the motor and installed a new double roller chain and gears, rings, bearings, Ram Air cam and lifters, cam bearings, HV oil pump, crank bearings, water pump, and all seals and gaskets. When I disassembled the motor there was not even a ridge on the cylinders which is why I believe the 58K miles. I did not bore the engine it just didn't need it. I added the NOS chrome valve covers and an original 69 dual snorkel air cleaner from a 1969 Grand Prix. I have the original air cleaner but it was dented.

The suspension is all original, and has new shocks, I did add air shocks in the rear, the steering is tight and all the rubber bushings look good. Transmission, rear axle, and drive shaft all good. The Bonneville literally floats down the road. 

Exhaust is OK and will probably need replacement in the next few years.

The air conditioning BLOWS COLD and still has the R-12 system. Radiator is a brand new Harrison Reproduction. Installed new hoses and belts with the radiator.

New tires less than 500 miles. Still had the bias-plies but the were dry rotted. The original Goodyear Polyglas spare has NEVER been mounted and has the original markings from the factory.

The Interior - everything works including the clock and radio although the rear speaker needs to be replaced. Heater, lights, wipers, horn, turn signals, power seat, and power rear window all work. Door panels, seats, and dash all in mint condition. Carpet is a little faded in the back and on the door panels, there is also some scuffs in the cargo side panels. Headliner is original and in mint condition.

Exterior - Rust free original panels, roof was repainted the original Limelight Green and is OK  very shiny but the metallic is a little blotchy. The tailgate, left and right taillight area has had some repair at some point in its life so the paint has some cracking, I tried to show this in the pictures. I believe the doors have their original paint as do the hood and the right fender. Notice the still shiny door jams! I had the left fender touched up on top because of some spilled brake fluid. The Midnight Green lower paint really needs to be repainted as the original Acrylic Lacquer and touched up areas are showing their age and a re-spray would make the car look awesome. The trim and chrome is all good with only the rear bumper needing replacement (scratched and a dent). Glass appears original and in good condition. I installed an NOS Endura nose and emblem. These are not reproduction but NOS pieces. The nose has no filler in it.

What you have a an excellent driver that's looks good,TOTALLY RUST FREE, and only needs some paint to make it show quality  

I have replaced at lot of parts and the car can be driven reliably across the country. I have tried to describe the Bonneville as best I can, but not disassembling the entire car I'm sure I missed something. The car is  almost 45 years old (built Oct. of 68) please keep that in mind.

I will include in the sale(if the price is right) an NOS rear bumper, 4 Full Size Pontiac Rally II Wheels, extra chrome, dash parts, NOS taillights, NOS ball joints and a box of original T-3 headlights, plus all the brochures shown in the pictures.

Please contact me with any questions..

 

 

 

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